Free Bert is the latest comedy series on Netflix, inspired by real-life events from comedian Bert Kreischer’s life. Kreischer has been a constant in the comic scene for over a decade, accumulating a huge fan base. He is especially known for ripping his shirt while performing, a gimmick that became his signature style. The Netflix series gives the audience a glimpse into a fictionalized portrayal of Kreischer’s life, drawn from real-life experiences.Free Bert is co-created by Kreischer, Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel. The six-episode comedy series revolves around Bert Kreischer and his family as they try to fit into the Beverly Hills lifestyle. Kreischer will try to change things around to help his daughter fit in with the elite community as he embraces a side that he was previously unfamiliar with. What follows is a chaotic comedy ride.Free Bert: Is the Netflix comedy series based on real-life events?Free Bert is the fictionalized version of Bert Kreischer’s real-life experiences. The series combines a perfect dose of comedy in awkward moments as his family tries to navigate through the elite lifestyle after their daughters gets placed in a Beverly Hills private school. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kreischer shared that he was let go from his previous hosting job and was having an identity crisis. He said,“At the same time, we were at a school (for my daughters) where it felt like everyone had money. Everyone had nice cars. Everyone had big houses. Our house was 1,100 square feet, and it was right by the Jack In the Box. We felt like we were the Beverly Hillbillies. So I was trying to encapsulate that time and the quickest way to get to the identity crisis was pulled from my life and the comments I get, which are like, “All he is is a fat guy that takes his shirt off.”Kreischer was later hired for a private party, which put things into perspective for him. He recalls in the interview,“…I tried doing material and the guy just goes, “Hey man, put the shirt on and take it off again and tell ‘The Machine.’” I was like, “What?” He goes, “We don’t want to hear the other stuff. Just do the shirt rip one more time, tell ‘The Machine’ and then let’s go party.” It was $25,000, and I did it… I was like, “What if that’s my life?” So, we had that scene in the show (the fictional version takes place at Rob Lowe’s party) and then (we infused) the identity crisis that happens when you go to a new school and you’re trying to fit in and you just aren’t.”Kreischer plays himself in the series. Free Bert also keeps the names of his family members, including his wife, LeeAnn (played by Arden Myrin), and his daughters Georgia (played by Ava Ryan) and Ila (played by Lilou Lang). However, the show’s portrayal of their personality differs from real life, especially their tone and language.Free Bert finds the family facing unwanted attention after the daughters join the elite private school, forcing Kreischer to keep his shirt on. But the show goes beyond comedy, offering many introspective moments as well, especially involving therapy.Watch Free Bert on Netflix.ALSO READ: Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart - Who were the captors and where are they now? Details explored in depthFor more stories on shows, follow SoapCentral!